Government Maternity Scheme: Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme For The Children Of Working Mothers

A crèche is a facility that enables parents to leave their children supervised at one place while they are at work and where children are provided stimulating environment for their holistic development. Crèches are designed to provide group care to children, usually up to 6 years of age, who need care, guidance and supervision away from their home during the day.

This scheme was created to ease the burden on working parents of young toddlers and infants.

Objectives

(i) To provide day-care facilities for children (6 months to 6 years) of working mothers in the community.

(ii) To improve nutrition and health status of children.

(iii) To promote physical, cognitive, social and emotional development (Holistic Development) of children.

(iv) To educate and empower parents /caregivers for better childcare.

Services

The scheme will provide an integrated package of the following services:

(i) Daycare Facilities including Sleeping Facilities.

(ii) Early Stimulation for children below 3 years and Pre-school Education  for 3 to 6 years old children.

(iii) Supplementary Nutrition(to be locally sourced)

(iv) Growth Monitoring.

(v) Health Check-up and Immunization.

• BPL families – Rs 20/- per child per month.

• Families with Income (Both Parents) of upto Rs 12,000/- per month – Rs 100/- per child per month

• Families with Income (Both Parents) of above Rs 12,000/- per month – Rs 200/- per child per month

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